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The Midlands Modernist

The Midlands Modernist is a new blog on 20th century art, architecture, design and modernist culture across the Midlands. Leicester based but with a wider focus, the blog highlights and profiles hidden gems of modernist culture in towns and cities across the region. Covering art, architecture, design, fashion, shopping, vintage and more. Keep following the site for buildings to see, places to visit and events to enjoy.

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James Stirling and Gowan's Engineering building at University of Leicester.

On this day: James Stirling

April 22, 2016April 22, 2016 The Midlands Modernist

  Today in 1926: James Stirling was born. (22 April 1926 – 25 June 1992) Working with James Gowan, he designed the Department of Engineering at the University of Leicester, commonly considered the UK’s first Postmodern building. Advertisements Continue reading On this day: James Stirling

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Lou Lou's vintage fair

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns!

September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 The Midlands Modernist

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair is back in Leicester on Sunday 4 October in their fab new venue, The Grand Hotel on Granby Street. Continue reading Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns!

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